US Bridges

Westbrook Road over Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .7 M. N. of Ky. 1213 · Structure no. 042C00147N

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westbrook Road over Goose Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Westbrook Road over Goose Creek in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2030. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWestbrook Road
CrossesGoose Creek
Location.7 M. N. of Ky. 1213
RouteCounty Highway 1402
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83556, -88.75917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2010)
Projected traffic65 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westbrook Road over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Westbrook Road over Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Westbrook Road over Goose Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Westbrook Road over Goose Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Westbrook Road over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.